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Pan

Knut Hamsun
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Pan

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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Knut Hamsun

Pan

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

181

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Nordland, Norway • 1850s

Topic
Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

760L

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Super Short Summary

Pan by Knut Hamsun explores the life of Lieutenant Thomas Glahn, who lives in solitude in the Norwegian wilderness. Through his interactions with the people of a nearby village, themes of love, nature, and existential struggle emerge, revealing the complexities of human emotions and the impact of the natural environment on personal experiences.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

11,513 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Pan by Knut Hamsun receives mixed reviews. Praised for its lyrical prose and deep exploration of nature and human emotion, it is often regarded as a seminal work in psychological literature. However, some critics find its plot meandering and characters underdeveloped. The novel's atmospheric depth is both a strength and a potential drawback for some readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pan?

A reader who would enjoy Pan by Knut Hamsun is one who appreciates introspective and naturalistic narratives akin to those found in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness or D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers, seeking an exploration of human emotion, isolation, and the sublime interplay between man and nature.

4.2

11,513 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

181

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Nordland, Norway • 1850s

Topic
Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

760L

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